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DepEd Chief Calls for Data-Driven School Building Strategy
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has urged the Department of Education to base classroom construction decisions on hard data rather than other factors. The move aims to ensure resources reach schools facing the most critical infrastructure gaps.
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MANILA — Classroom construction plans and budget allocations must be grounded in concrete data to effectively address school facility needs, according to Education Secretary Sonny Angara. In a statement released Thursday, Angara emphasized that a data-driven approach would enable the department to direct resources to areas experiencing the severest classroom shortages. The directive aligns with the Department of Education's broader commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality educational infrastructure across the country. Angara's call reflects ongoing efforts to improve the allocation of limited government resources for school infrastructure projects. By prioritizing areas with documented capacity gaps, the DepEd aims to maximize the impact of classroom construction initiatives and support the government's push to enhance basic education facilities nationwide.